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Farington Primary School
Rose Street, Farington, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 4GH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.5 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 63% nationally. However, there are no students achieving the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, though the LocaleIQ score suggests there is room for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
White Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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53.70171, -2.68566 · PR25 4GH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN148387
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Farington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Farington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Farington Primary School a good school?
Farington Primary School scores 34.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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